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Also on the rise: Perch Energy to bring community solar to Massachusetts. US start-up mPower Technology is scaling up its flexible crystalline silicon solar module technology for spatial and terrestrial applications. Popular mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience store chain, Sheetz, has come to a long-term renewable energy supply agreement with Constellation. Ohio regulators approve 325MW solar project. The Massachusetts Solar Technical Assistance Retrofits program has committed to 3MW of development. Despite Q4 loss, REC Silicon has big plans for US polysilicon manufacturing.

The Massachusetts Solar Technical Assistance Retrofits (STAR) program has committed to 3MW of development.

The acquisition is expected to enable EnergySage to develop new solutions for high-efficiency HVAC, smart home devices, and other clean energy products and services.

Spun-off from BlueWave solar, Perch Energy brings experience spanning 500MW of contracted capacity. Massachusetts ranks third in the nation in community solar, and was one of the first in the country to establish it.

Also on the rise: Soltage invests in new community solar projects. Appalachian Power seeks 150MW of solar in West Virginia. Breaking research reveals solar cells can be used as lens-free, high-speed optical detectors in underwater environments. Duke looking for 1.1GW of renewables in Indiana. Community solar project in Virginia launches 25% renewable energy option for a small premium. Convergent’s battery storage facility is up and running in the LA Basin.

The investment is the company’s third as a part of its Iris capital vehicle, created in partnership with Harrison Street to fund and depl0y 450MW of new distributed solar and storage projects across the United States.

Harrisonburg Electric Commission will purchase power from the Acorn Solar project through a PPA with Dominion Energy.

2022 is on track to be a big year for solar energy in Illinois, with plans to complete more than 8,400 additional solar installations and double its workforce.

The acquisition improves CleanCapital’s position in the rapidly-consolidating market share of the top commercial solar asset owners.

Also on the rise: CommonBond enters solar finance market, hoping to lower costs. SunPower sells C&I business. BloombergNEF’s Jenny Chase says solar offers reasons for hope. NREL develops next-generation CSP. Greenbacker adds to solar portfolio. EV charging networks gets a boost. Nautilus grows community solar portfolio. Nature Conservancy releases Site Renewables Right map.